Becoming a Registered Dietitian (R.D.)

Educational and Professional Requirements

To become qualified as a Registered Dietician the following requirements must be met:

1. Enroll in a CADE accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD)
2. Complete the DPD program and obtain a bachelor’s degree in Dietetics with the verification statement
3. Apply to a CADE-accredited Dietetic Internship (DI)
4. Complete the DI program and received the verification statement.
5. Apply for registration Eligibility with the Commission on Dietetic registration (CDR)
6. Receive a passing score on the national registration examination for dietitians administered by CDR
7. Maintain profession RD credentials by completing continuing professional educational requirements.

(Source: The American Dietetic Association. “Educational and Professional Requirements” Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE) of The American Dietetic Association ( ADA).